VIN REPORT

JN1BJ0RR5HM4163032017 INFINITI QX50

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Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls · Model-Wide
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints · 2017
13
NHTSA filed · 2017 QX50
Vehicle Age
9 yrs
Made in JAPAN
BUYPurchase Verdict

2017 INFINITI QX50 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 13 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

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Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2017 INFINITI QX50

2017 INFINITI QX50 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 13 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

  • Common owner-reported issues: airbag warning
Owner Complaint Intelligence

13 owner complaints filed — top areas: Safety Systems (23%), Other (15%), Visibility (15%). Common issues: airbag warning. 1 crash reported.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
INFINITI
Model
QX50
Year
2017
Body Style
Wagon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
3.7L
Doors
4
Manufacturer
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Assembly
TOCHIGI PLANT, KAWACHI-GUN, TOCHIGI, JAPAN
Curb Weight
4,020 lbs
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: TOCHIGI PLANT, KAWACHI-GUN, TOCHIGI

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 TOCHIGI PLANT, KAWACHI-GUN, TOCHIGI

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2017 INFINITI.
Complaints13

Complaint Intelligence

13 complaints analyzed across 8 system categories

Air Bags leads owner complaints (23%), most reported when the vehicle was 6–8 yrs old. Also common: Structure (15%), Unknown Or Other (15%).

When issues get reported (vehicle age)
<1 yr
15%
1–2
15%
3–5
23%
6–9
46%
10+
0%

Based on 13 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (2) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.

Most-reported issues & typical onset
Air Bags
typically 6–8 yrs old
23%
Structure
typically 1–3 yrs old
15%
Unknown Or Other
typically 5–7 yrs old
15%
Service Brakes
typically under 1 yr old
15%
Electrical System
typically 5–7 yrs old
8%
1 crash
Safety Systems
3
Other
2
Visibility
2
Brakes
1 crash2
Electrical
1
Engine/Powertrain
1
Body/Structure
1
Steering
1
2017
2
2019
1
2020
2
2021
2
2023
2
2024
2
2025
1
2026
1
↓ 26% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Stable 0%
3
Last 24 months
3
Prior 24 months
PEAKS WINTER (DEC–FEB)

38% of complaints filed in Dec & Feb — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.

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Engine stalling1
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (3)Rain/wet (2)

Owner Complaints

HIGH VOLUME

13 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

13found
1
Crash
ODI #11736097AIR BAGS

The Infiniti dealer (BERGLAND Infiniti Roanoke, VA recently inspected the car, 68000m flashing airbag light caused by passenger seat electronics. The part to repair is 12400$

ODI #11704503AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag sensor unexpectedly illuminated and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the passenger’s side seat cushion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, who provided the same diagnosis and informed the contact that the passenger’s seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact expressed concerns regarding the significant price difference between the dealer's repair cost and the estimate from the independent mechanic. The contact’s spouse was concerned that the failure made the vehicle hazardous to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

ODI #11627097ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

Engine shut off while driving 45mph with no prior warning

ODI #11620722VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Engine light is on - transmission output speed sensor. Vehicle was inspect by Pep Boys # 208 My vehicle don't want to pick up speed. I don't know what caused the problem.

ODI #11559402UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Last year I had to have the BCM replaced on my infiniti. Here I am a year later and I'm being told that I have to replace the BCM again. The dealer told me that there's water that is literally streaming directly past the module due to the drainage coming from the sunroof. I have no idea why that I happening bring I haven't experienced any leakage from the sunroof. I definitely shouldn't have to replace a BCM 1 year after installation of a new module. Please take look into this issue. I just don't think it's fair that I have to replace another BCM due to the drainage ststem/path on such a luxurious car.

ODI #11505254AIR BAGS

Airbag light came on. Diagnosed by Infinity as code B00AO-02 which requires replacing the Passenger Front Seat Bottom Assembly at the cost estimate of $9871.82 (date of estimate is 1/27/23) according to Infinity. Ethos extended warranty will not cover the issue as well as Infinity. Interesting info: Ethos did cover did not cover this particular make/model. However, after Infinity changed manufacture for above said problem, Ethos now covers the SRS problem described above in their extended warranty. This leads me to the suspicion that 'maybe' Infinity was aware of the problem since they changed manufacturer. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE! Mileage on the vehicle on 1/27/23 was 9,665 miles. This car is immaculate, never wrecked always garage kept, driven my 86 year old widow. The car is a so called 'high end' luxury vehicle with a sub-par SRS system.

ODI #11436098POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently and there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact shifted the gear shifter back into drive to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the failure was experienced twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

ODI #11425711VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the moon roof glass shattered without impact. The moon roof shards fell inside the vehicle onto the driver however, there was no injury sustained. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the moon roof needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,110.

ODI #11352306STRUCTURE

SENSOR ON MY HANDLE AND THE KEY QUIT WORKING OVER THIS PAST YEAR MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR DAYS AND WEEKS AT A TIME FOR THE SAME ISSUE DEALERSHIP HAS CHECK ALL SETTING THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BATTER THREE TIMES IN THE CAR AND TWICE IN THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE , I'M NOW TOLD THAT THEY JUST CHANGED THE DOOR HANDLE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT, AND WAS ASKED TO PICK UP THE CAR , I STRESSED THAT I WILL BE OUT OF WARRANTY AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM HEN ITS EXPIRED OR TRANSFER OR SELL TO SOMEONE ELSE TO INHERIT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE NOTE ,THE PUSH BUTTON ON THE HANDLE DO NOT WORK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND THE PUSH BUTTON DO NOT WORK ON THE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE THIS WOULD HAPPEN RANDOMLY EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR QX50 TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE ATTENTION I WAS TOLD THEY WILL NEED TO SEE THE ISSUE SO I PROVIDED THEM WITH THE VIDEO , THIS LAST TIME THEY SEEN IT THEMSELVES AND DECIDED TO HOLD ONTO THE FOR FURTHER RESEARCH , THIS IS WHEN I WAS ASKED TO PICK UP THE CAR IN ITS CONDITION. THEY CANNOT SAY WHY HANDLE SENSOR AND LOCK QUIT WORKING EVEN AFTER RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS. MY GUESS IS THAT SINCE BOTH SIDES AREN'T WORKING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SENSOR AS BOTH SIDES WOULD HAVE HAD TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME EACH TIME. *LN*JB

ODI #11309460STEERING

THE CAR DRIFTS ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS AS IF I AM ALWAYS FIGHTING A STRONG WIND. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. SEEMS LIKE ANYTHING OVER 60MPH IS VERY CHALLENGING TO KEEP BETWEEN THE LINES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON 2/01/2020 AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THESE SPORTS SUV'S. THEY ALL DO IT. VERY DISCOURAGING. THIS WAS NOTICED ABOUT 10,000 MILES AGO AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. THE CAR HAS 43,000 NOW

ODI #11191219VISIBILITY/WIPER

I WAS DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTHBOUND ON THE NEW YORK EXTENSION IN THE EVENING OF MARCH 24TH AT APPROXIMATELY 7:40 PM AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE MY MOON ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OVERPASS REMOTELY NEAR WHERE THIS OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE ON THE CAR FORWARD OF THE MOON ROOF AND NO DAMAGE PAST IT ASIDE FROM SCRATCHING CAUSED BY GLASS ON THE ROOF AND REAR SPOILER. THERE WAS NO OBJECT THAT IMPACTED THE VEHICLE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. BASED ON THE ATTACHED PHOTOS THE GLASS IS PROTRUDING FROM THE ROOF PANEL AS IF IT EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE IS GLASS RESIDUE ON THE MOON ROOF COVER WHICH INDICATES THAT THE COVER WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. FURTHERMORE IF THE COVER WASN'T IN PLACE THE GLASS WOULD HAVE RAINED DOWN INTO THE CABIN AND COULD HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANTLY INJURED MYSELF.

ODI #11055203SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

12/12/2017 - DRIVING ON A COUNTY SIDE STREET EAST BOUND, HAD JUST LEFT A 20 MPH SCHOOL ZONE AND ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY. APPLIED BRAKES VERY HARD AT APP 40 MPH WHEN CAR 100 FT. AHEAD STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN MUCH AT ALL AND A CRASH RESULTED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY BUT THERE WERE NO TIRE MARKS ON THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE AND IS IN REPAIR SHOP.

ODI #11003466SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITY QX50. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, A CRASH ALMOST OCCURRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAMSEY INFINITI IN RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Annual complaints and reliability score for INFINITI QX50 — recall years marked in red
012050100201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 13 NHTSA complaints on file for the INFINITI QX50 — a relatively low volume that spans from 2017 to 2026.

The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 91/100 in 2017.

Notably, despite 13 complaints on file, no recall has been issued — either the defect pattern has not met NHTSA's threshold for a formal campaign, or a recall may be forthcoming.

Red dots on the amber line flag 2017, a year when complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs

$4,000
Annual Fuel
EPA estimate
$1,800
Annual Insurance
US average
$1,800
Annual Maintenance
9-yr-old vehicle avg
$0
Annual Depreciation
Current period
Estimated 5-Year Total Cost
Fuel + Insurance + Maintenance + Depreciation
$38,000

Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$40,114
~$669/mo over 5 yrs
$0.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$20,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$6,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $40,114 (~$669/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2017 INFINITI QX50 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: AIR BAGS
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,060–$2,620/yr
~$172–$218/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: Near-Luxury
▼ 9-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINJN1BJ0RR5HM416303
Model Year2017
MakeINFINITI
ModelQX50
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleWagon
Doors4
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Displacement (L)3.7

Manufacturer

ManufacturerNISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Assembly CityTOCHIGI PLANT, KAWACHI-GUN
Assembly CountryJAPAN

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)JN1
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)H
Plant Code (Char 11)M
Sequence (Chars 12–17)416303

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count13

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

J
1
N
2
1
3
B
4
J
5
0
6
R
7
R
8
5
9
H
10
M
11
4
12
1
13
6
14
3
15
0
16
3
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
N
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
1
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
BJ0RR
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
H
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
M
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
416303
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"H" → 2017
Could also be 1987
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 3:45:45 AM.